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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1916

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Knights Win Second 100-Ball Pee Tournament Match

The Knights of Columbus beat the Eagles 100 to 97 in 14 frames at the Eagles' Rooms. Players included William J. O Rourke and Edmund J. Lemaire for the Knights and Thoms Lonergan and George Dion for the Eagles. The result leaves both teams tied with one win each and the next match is set for tomorrow night in the Knights of Columbus rooms.

Knights of Columbus Eagles William J. O’rourke Edmund J. Lemaire Thoms Lonergan George Dion Dion O'Rourke Lonergan O’rourke Lemaire Knights

Those Unruly Boys Criticize Snowball Behavior Near Town

A Phoenix citizen protests High School boys snowballing in Bradford street harming bystanders and threatening a church. The writer urges the Principal to confine pupils to school grounds and cites risk to stained glass and a horse-drawn sleigh.

the Phoenix Bradford Street

Y M C A Presents Shore Acres Photo Play Saturday

The Y M C A screens James A Hearne’s Shore Acres in five parts with a two reel drama Blind Fate and a one reel comedy. Vocal solos by Margaret Best and readings by Veronica McClure will accompany the program to draw a large audience.

Shore Acres Y. McA James A. Hearne Providence Margaret Best Veronica McClure

Surprise 28th anniversary fête for Mrs Nellie McCaw

Mrs Nellie McCaw of this town was honored at her son’s home in Warren on a quiet Wednesday afternoon. Guests were Past Noble Grand's Association members from Providence Newport and town. Prizes went to Mrs William J Fish and Mrs Henry M Darling. Mrs McCaw received a gold piece in a green and gold case presented by Mrs W J Munro. A buffet salad supper followed.

Nellie McCaw Arthur M. McCaw Warren Noble Grand’s Association Reba Lodge Providence Newport William J. Fish Henry M. Darling

Quiet Town Election Yields Lopsided Ballot Turnout

In a small town election held Wednesday 350 of 1450 voters cast ballots as weather and apathy reduced turnout. The sole contest was for School Committee with Rev Charles E McCoy Antonio P Rebello and Henry W Boynton winning for three years. Other officers including Benjamin F Lindemuth re elected as First Councilman and multiple town posts filled without opposition.

Charles E. McCoy Antonio P. Rebello Henry W. Boynton Benjamin F. Lindemuth Hezekiah C. Wardwell George A. Arnold John M. Coggeshall Elisha Hibbert Hie Peter Gasper John Usher Francis P. McGovern Edward L. Leahy Winthrop G. Thurston James W. Franklin LeBaron C. Colt James B. Brown Peter J. Lannon A. P. Rebello Onry W. Boynton

School Committee Holds Special Meeting on Town Finance

A special School Committee session was held with most members present except Judge H C Ward who is abroad. Topics included sites for new schools on High street and near the common, and the Rebecca A Sayer property. George C Minard praised alternating sessions and proposed using the old Advent Church building for Floyd work by upper grade boys.

H. C. Wardwell High Street Church Court Streets Rebecca A. Sayer Simmons Church Street George C. Minard Advent Church

Prominent Speaker Mr. Rathbone Gardner to Address YMCA

Hon Rathbone Gardner, a notable figure with a strong personality, will speak Sunday at 4 o clock at the YMCA on Patriotism What is it in light of current American events. The public is urged to attend as Gardner manages a busy schedule and holds wide professional and institutional interests.

Rathbone Gardner Gardner

Parents buy book to rear baby then burn it

A poem describes parents who buy a guide titled How To Rear Baby, decide it is wise, but react to a crying infant by destroying the book in a traditional gesture of frustrated conviction.

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